Book worm fo sho.

Here is my book selection.  FYI, i am the biggest nerd ever because you will quickly notice 95% of these books are young adult vampire/fairy/immortal ridiculous fantasies with cute ridiculous love storie for the most part.  i swear, im reading them for research so I can efficiently and effectively write my own YA series someday :D

1. My Blood Approves : An indie writer writes this series, Amanda Hocking.  Awesome book, awesome series, I absolutely love it.. I am patiently awaiting the next books to be released!!!
2. Fate  (My Blood Approves series)
3. Flutter (My Blood Approves series)
4. Shiver  : This book was also amazing.. Absolute like Maggie Stiefvater, she is a great writer. This book is similar to a twilight-esque story, only it is better written and kind of has a better story.  It is interesting.  Great read though, highly recommended
5. Switched (Trylle Trilogy) : Another series Amanda Hocking just started, another great read.  I can't lie though, the My Blood Approves series is still my favorite of hers.  I am looking forward for the next book to be released though!
6. Glimmerglass : I honestly dont remember this one.  It was about faeries and obviously wasn't that awesome if i cant remember it ;)
7. Linger: Another Maggie Stiefvater book, it is the second book in the Shiver series that i mentioned previously.  definitely not as good as shiver though.  it is still a good book and worth the read.  A lot of critics put this book as better but the story telling and the story itself changed and expanded quite a bit here, almost too much.  I felt like too much was going on and not enough was resolved.  Youll see if you read it.
8. Wicked Lovely : another awesome book, i believe about faeries again.  I apparently love faeries, HAH!
9. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception : Another Maggie Stiefvater book!  This is a different series though about faeries.  Great book as well.  There is another book in the series, but it is not a continuation of the same story, it is told by the perspective of one of the other characters in this story though.  I havent read that one yet because I was disappointed it was not a continuation, which I think the series would have benefitted from more if it had been a continuation.
10. Raven : Kind of silly.
11. Wondrous strange : Awesome book, another faerie book but it was quite awesome.  It is possibly one of my favorite fae books actually, i was a huge fan of this series :-)
12. Eternal : very silly vampire book that I bought because it was like $2.00 on kindle. lol. dont read it, it was ridiculous.
13. Darklight : This is the second book in the wondrous strange series I believe.  Another great book, currently awaiting book 3!
14. Immortal
15. Wings : Another fae book that I just read, this is also up there with the favorites.  Although, it is a very slow start.  The second book was better.
16. Mockingjay : one of the best books I have read.  It is an amazing series, The Hunger game Series by Suzanne Collins.  She is a magnificent writer.  Her stories are brillliant and although there is a little bit of a love story going on, it is definitely mostly an action based book.  They are actually in the process of making a Hunger Games Movie, I believe they actually just released who would be directing it within the last month.  this is definitely at the top of my recommended list!!  Just an amazing series all around.  The first book is a little difficult to get into it, but once you get a few chapters in, it is extremely difficult to put down.
17. Spells : The second book after wings, it was an awesome second book, I loved it.  cant wait for the third to be released!!
18. Siren : Not so good a book. I read it because it took place in Maine, but lets just say I thought the title would give away the whole premise of the book.  It did.  Dumb title decision in my opinion, definitely should have come up with something else instead of something that gives the mystery that attempts to play out through out the whole book away.  So basically, the mystery that was played out like it was there, wasn't really there because of the damn title.  I was disappointed.  I thought thered be some kick and twist to it, but there wasn't.  Kind of was a waste of time, but hey, i had to read it.. it took place in maine!!
19. The Pace : Another great series!! This series is similar to like, a twilight meets city of bones-esque book.  Basically, there is a semi supernatural thing going on, but it has a scientific base, which makes it more realistic, which is probably why I like it.  I Would definitely recommend this book.  This book is actually part of "The Pace series," but I have so far only been able to read this first book.

and my Current Venture, Clockwork Angel :D  this is by Cassandra Clare, who happens to be the author of the Mortal Instruments Series (ie. city of bones, city of ashes, city of glass, etc).  In other words, one of my favorite authors.  PS. twilight lovers, that series is WAY better In my opinion.  :)

Oh goodness, is Twilight's effect really starting to lose its hold on my life as I expand my reading horizons?!!?! :-O. OH MAN. THERE ARE BETTER BOOKS ABOUT THE SAME STUFF THAN TWILIGHT OUT THERE.  AMAZING.. ;)

My return from fallilng off the face of the Earth..

Goodness me, I havent updated in forever.. I happen to have a few spare minutes this morning before my day turns absolutely awesomely insane but crazy busy!! :-)

Obviously my summer semester has came and gone.  I ended up getting a B+ in marketing management, a A- in my religion course and an A- in my anthropology course, so Overall, I was thrilled with my grades.  Not so much the B+ and I thought I had done better than that, but I'll take it.

So, school has obviously started again for the fall semester as well.  One month into the semester, roughly 2.5 to go before its done... yay.. ;)  Classes are actually going alright this semester, lots of work though and tons of stuff to be doing constantly (which isnt so fun).

Here is a brief run down of classes and my rating of how theyare:

BUS365 - Consumer Behavior --> This is actually one of my favorite classes, possibly because it is a specific course towards my major.  I absolutely love it. The professor, Johnny Chen, is new this year and he is somewhat dry but the information is extremely interesting.  I think it is his first year teaching so I am chalking some up to nerves.  He is definitely becoming more laid back, interesting, and fun as the semester progresses and he gets to know us as students.  So overall, I really love this class.  It is probably my favorite class this semester, actually.  EVEN THOUGH I ABSOLUTELY HATE that is happens to be MW 845-1000.  Whoever decided classes needed to start so early must be an insomniac or something who doesnt sleep anyways so 845 is no big deal to be awake.

BUS361 - International Marketing -->  I have actually had this professor previously, Bob Heiser.  I took marketing research with him last semester.  Although, I can't lie, Marketing research has proven to be a bit more itneresting than international marketing.  However, he never takes attendance and doesnt really care if you are there or not, and I think my realization of this for this semester has somewhat played into my opinion of the course.  I have definitely already skipped class on wednesday twice.  On mondays, we venture to the computer lab to use a simulation program called Country manager, where you have to enter a new country with a new product (we are currently attemping to enter with toothpaste) and you have to determine a lot of different factors when introducing the new product.  Ie. how much advertising, what type will you sell, what size, what market are you targeting to, etc.  It is actually really cool, hence why I have only missed Wednesdays, which happen to be lecture days.  His tests (which we got out first one the other day) are answer 5 out of 7 essay questions, take as long as you need and use as much information and resources as you want (just site it) and you have one week to submit it.  LOL.  It is awesome.

BUS370 - Operations Management -->  This is also another new professor this year, Matthew Dean.  He is actually pretty relaxed and his tests so far have been pretty easy for the most part.  I definitely know what I need to study for the next class, anyways ;).  This class is somewhat math based, but not entirely (which is good because I hate math and I am already taking a stats/math class which i will discuss next), thank god.  He is a pretty cool guy though and is willing to help you out when you have questions.  I got an 85 on my first exam which as like the second highest grade in the class, so I was pleased with that. 

BUS375 - Management science --> AKA hell class.  As referred to by even my professor.. YAY... this is the math/stats class I just mentioned.  My professor is really young but ridiculously enthusiastic about statistics, I have no idea how, but she absolutely loves it.  We cover five topics: Decision Analysis, Forecasting, Queing Theory, Linear Regression................... and one other one (i think, i might have messed one up, oh well!)  We have to do group case studies with each topic as well.  So far, we have completed our decision analysis case and were assigned our forecasting case this past tuesday, which is due this coming tuesday.  Typically, you put roughly 30 hours in per case has been the average that most groups have come up with.  I mean really, it is a lot of work, but if you know what you are doing and you pay attention and see the tutors, it does make a big difference.  we were all thrilled because we got a 90 on the first case, the highest grade being a 92, the lowest being a 69, with the average being somewhere around 82-84 I believe.  So, Everyone says the cases get harder as you go, but forecasting is going pretty smoothly for me so thats a good sign anyways, for now! As nerdy as this sounds.. I kind of actually LIKE forecasting.  You know school owns your life when you can consider something like forecasting fun, LOL.. Brett says its good cause it means im in the right field ;) hahah.. oh he must be right.. ;).. lol.. Cases also are 12% of our grade each, equaling out to 60% while the final is 15% and class participation is 25%.  Can I just mention how much i HATE participation and talking out in class? AHG. 

BUS450 - Business management and Policy -->  This is my online class this semester, which has actually been fun but has proven to be a lot of work and very tedious work at that.  However, grades have been good so far (got an A on the first exam).  We have weekly chapter quizzes, each worth 20 points.  We also have to participate in discussion forums on weekly cases that go along with the chapter we just read.  Discussion in total is worth 5 points per week.  I actually just took the second exam, which is due 10/7.  yay for me. ;) lol.  It is not a bad class its just a lot of work.

So, that covers my classes.  They really aren't too bad, just very heavy workload, although there are definitely some that I can slack in a little bit, which makes my life easier when Management Science and Business management and policy pretty much own my life. 

Since its been forever since i updated my reading selection adn i had all summer to read, im going to make another post with my reading material.  :) and ill probably have to finish it .later because i doubt i have time to cover all the books i read in the short span of me waiting for brett to get home


BECAUSE.  WE MOVE TODAY. TO PORTLAND.  AHGG SO EXCITEDDDDD <3<3<3

Summer Sun you are the one

Haven't posted in a long time!

Let's see.. The  Spring 2010 semester ended and I finished the semester with around a 3.7 i believe?  I made the dean's list again though, so for the fall 2009-spring 2010 semesters, i was deans list!! my whole junior year on the dean's list!!! I was VERY thrilled!! super exciting..

I am taking 3 courses this summer, one of which ends tonight actually.  My marketing management class started the week after finals (may 18th) and lasted for 7 weeks of going to class tues & thurs from 7-930.  Very thrilled today is my last day :-)

I am also taking a class called spiritual heritage, which is a class that focuses on studying religions and the different aspects of those religions.  It's an online class that runs from June 14 until the end of July.  I also am signed up to start a 4 week (online) Anthropology course that starts July 6 and goes until the end of July as well.. So, even though I am taking 3 classes this summer, I will have the entire month of August free as a bird!!! Very exciting, if I do say so myself.

In the time since my last post, I have read MANY Books.

I finished the Percy Jackson series, which was an amazing series.  I was very pleased with how it ended and I can't wait to read more of Rick Riordan's work!  He released another series called the red pyramid i believe?  and he is releasing another series i think called the lost hero?    very excited!!

I also read the blue bloods series. I know, me and my damn vampires :-P  the first book was kind of silly but they progressively get way better.  The fourth book was absolutely amazing!

I also read 2 books in a series i started last summer that I didnt even know had been released!!  Shadowland and dark flame (actually that is currently what i am working on ;-) hehe)  they are kind of silly and chilidhs but i like the alternate sort of world they enter called summerland.  its a fun read.

I also read.. catching fire, which is the second book in the hunger games series. AMAZING BOOK.  its a great series.  I highly recommend it!

I also read the first book in the series about Sookie Stackhouse.. the series that trueblood is based on.  However, I only read the firstbook and am undecided about if i want to continue the series.  It was a good book, but its pretty much exactly like the show.. I love the show and all, but its like watching it twice, except the second time is much slower because im actually reading it as it happens ;-)

I am sure that there are several books i am missing, but thats what i got for the time being :-P

well thats pretty much how ive been spending all my time.  no wedding stuff is set or anything yet.. still trying to figure things out before we start making any plans as far as a wedding date and all that stuff is concerned. :-)

I love him though, he is amazing!

If you like it then you should of put a ring on it!

Oh.. and he DID!

On April 29th, Brett proposed to me.  We were at dinner at Walter's, and it was very, VERY romantic.. he is just the most wonderful person I have ever met and I love him to the ends of the Earth.  I am the luckiest girl in the world and he is all mine!!! he is my FIANCEE! we are ENGAGED!! we are going to be getting married! (in a while though, long engagement is agreed on ahahah)

I love him, and I love life..

AND I LOVE MY ROCK OF A RING!!

damn, does my man have good taste!!! :-D

Shawtyyy its your birfdaay (almost!)

It has been awhile.

Yes, I am almost 21, only a few more days now!!

I do have to attend a funeral the morning of for Brett's grandfather, which will be rather difficult.  He was a great man and he is missed dearly..  I love Brett's family and want to show my support for their loss.  I know it has been a struggle for them..

After the funeral, we will be heading over to Hollywood Slots in Bangor for an evening of playing slots machine and being ridiculous (AND MY FIRST LEGAL DRINKS)  which will be pretty friggin awesome! I am very excited for that.  I hope we are all able to move on from the funeral and celebrate my birthday along with the life that Brett's grandpa led.

On another note.. The semester is almost over as well!!  Only one week left of regular classes, then it is Finals week!!!

I have one final I have to actually go for at this point, which is my Marketing Research class for our last presentation.  My CRM class has our final presentation on Wednesday, 5/5, and afterwards my professor has invited everyone out for a drink to Great Lost Bear to celebrate!! I am TOTALLY going.. and I am super excited because 1) ill actually BE ABLE to drink and 2) MY PROFESSOR IS TOTALLY BUYING ME A BEER.  HOW AWESOME.  I LOVEEE ITTTT!!!

I am definitely going to be totally MIA this weekend because of work, class work, and funeral/birthday festitivities, so I am trying to get as much of my work done tonight/tomorrow as I possibly can so I do not have to stress about it over my birthday.  I want to have a clear mind, nothing to worry about!!!!

 I want to try to get as much as I can completed with assignments so I do not do my usually procrastination gig and get ridiculous amounts of work handed out to me at the end of the semester.  Just trying to get ahead and get done what has been assigned as it comes in so it is one less thing to worry about for me!  Hopefully that method will work out successfully for me :-P

On another note, since I work in the morning, I should probably get to bed.

Hope everyone has been doing well and doesnt get too stressed out for end of the semester! SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE.. just remember that!! <3

Life is too short to worry about things.  The important thing is to just be here in the now and enjoy the life you are living and everything you have.  Worrying is just a waste of time, and it is something I do all of the time.  I over think every movement, every motion, every word I speak...  It can be very annoying at times.

Sometimes, we just need to shut our brains off.. We need to not think, just do things the way we want to without calculating every possibility or every action we make.  Sometimes we just need to act on instinct!  I will learn... slowly, but surely, to not overcalculate every thing i say and do..

Live each moment for the present, not for the future, not for the past.. Live for NOW..  because now is the only thing that matters.. it is the only thing that is guarenteed to us.. Today is all we have :-)

Love life. :-)

Word Wizard!

Ha.. Since my last post, I have finished reading City of Bones and also Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters (book 2 in the series).

Both books were excellent.  Percy Jackson was a quick read, I started it last night and finished it this morning!!  Excellent book :-) Highly recommended series.. I personally kind of like it a little more than harry potter, or at least equally as much.. I think the contributing factor is I read percy jackson first (the first book anyways).. and I had seen the HP movies before reading it.  It would have been better if i havent already seen the movies.  I like them both a lot though :-)

City of Bones was also very good, but depending on how they take the series in the next few books could alter my thoughts on it.. There were just some parts I am not sure if I agreed with so I want to see how it plays out.. We will see though!

Today is Brett's dad's Birthday, so we are going to see Alice in Wonderland later this afternoon and then I believe we are going out to dinner..  Sounds like a great day! I am very excited, I always have fun with his family on outings like this :-)